A 50-year-old Kailua man pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges for distributing fentanyl across Hawaii, including operations at a Waikiki hotel. He faces a minimum 10-year prison sentence.
- Vaughn Ludwig operated a fentanyl distribution network from November 2024 to May 2025.
- He was caught with over 70 grams of fentanyl and $2,700 in drug proceeds when arrested.
- Ludwig assisted others in distributing drugs from a Waikiki hotel location.
- He faces 10 years to life in prison with sentencing scheduled for September 2026.
Source: Hawaii Free Press
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